The book The Ladies Strike; a Play for Girls, in One Act; was written by author Griffith, Helen Sherman, 1873- Here you can read free online of The Ladies Strike; a Play for Girls, in One Act; book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Ladies Strike; a Play for Girls, in One Act; a good or bad book?
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Gordon. They think it smart to imitate their betters. Mrs. G. Their betters? What sort of "betters" have given them those notions of cheap rudeness ? (Enter Mrs. Washburn. She is richly dressed in the extreme of style and walks haughtily, holding up lorgnettes.) Miss P. (aside to Mrs. G.). This sort, for in- stance. Mrs. G. Isn't that Mrs. Washburn? Miss P. Yes. I understand they are worth bil- lions. Mrs. G. Made during the war. She used to do her own work. Miss P. And now she wants a butler, ...footman, cook, kitchen maid, and then some. (Miss P. rises and goes to meet Mrs. W.) Mrs. W. (surveying her from head to foot through her lorgnettes). My good v/oman, ah — ugh — what have you this morning in the way of servants? THE LADIES STRIKE II Miss P. Nobody is in just now. Would you care to wait ? {She points to row of chairs at side. ) Mrs. W. {surveying chairs disapprovingly). How annoying ! I sent my choffer on an errand or I could have waited comfortably in the auto — I mean^ the motor.
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